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£28m up for grabs to tackle soil and water challenges facing UK farming
Up to £28 million is being made available to develop new solutions to soil degradation, water shortages and agricultural pollution, as the government…
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30 million British lettuces left to rot as aphid crisis costs growers £10m
An estimated 30 million British lettuces were left unharvested in September after severe aphid infestations inflicted losses exceeding £10 million on…
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Diesel thefts surge as police warn farmers over overnight raids
Farmers are being warned to secure their fuel supplies as diesel thefts increase, with police reporting a growing problem during the early hours of…
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Massive 800MW solar farm approved despite farmland concerns
A massive 800MW solar development covering more than 4,300 acres of Nottinghamshire countryside has been approved by the government, despite…
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Drought could wipe out 61% of arable farm profits, AHDB warns
Arable farmers could see profits fall by as much as 61% following this summer's devastating drought, with new analysis exposing the financial…
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Cornwall young farmers raise £8,500 to help bereaved children
Young farmers in Cornwall have raised £8,500 for children facing bereavement, as a local charity reports an 18% rise in demand for its support…
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Fertiliser tariffs cut but NFU doubts farmers will see savings
Farmers could benefit from cuts to fertiliser import tariffs next month, but the NFU has warned that cheaper imports may not translate into lower…
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Sheep industry demands more research before castration rules change
Sheep farmers must not be forced into new castration and tail docking practices before higher-welfare alternatives have been properly tested, the…
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NFU Scotland presidency up for grabs as nominations open
NFU Scotland has opened nominations for its three most senior leadership positions, giving farmers and crofters until 4 December to put themselves…
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Farmland market cools as struggling farmers hold back on buying
Farmland values have fallen again as squeezed farm profits, rising costs and uncertainty over agricultural support make buyers increasingly cautious…
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